How To Fix FI_E249 - Payment term changed from &1 to the most advantageous payment term &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Payment term changed from &1 to the most advantageous payment term &2

What causes this issue?

You have the Prompt Payment Act (PPA) function active for your company
code. The payment terms applicable to this line item, such as the
Default, Purchase Order/Contract, Invoice, Material Group, and Fast Pay
payment terms, have been compared. The payment term has automatically
been converted to the most advantageous payment term.

System Response

The system automatically changes the payment term &V1& to the most
advantageous payment term &V2&.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E249 - Payment term changed from &1 to the most advantageous payment term &2 ?

  The SAP error message FI_E249 indicates that the payment term for a transaction has been changed from one value (&1) to another value (&2), which is considered the most advantageous payment term. This message typically arises in the context of financial transactions, such as invoice processing or payment processing, where the system automatically adjusts the payment term based on predefined rules or conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Automatic Payment Term Adjustment: The system may have rules set up to automatically select the most advantageous payment term based on certain criteria, such as vendor agreements, payment history, or cash flow considerations.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration in the SAP system may have been set to prioritize certain payment terms over others, leading to this automatic adjustment.
  User Input: A user may have manually entered a payment term that does not align with the most advantageous option, prompting the system to override it.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Payment Term Configuration: Check the configuration settings for payment terms in the SAP system. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under Financial Accounting (FI) settings. Ensure that the rules for determining the most advantageous payment term are correctly defined.
  Manual Override: If the change is not desired, you can manually override the payment term in the transaction. However, be aware that this may not align with the company's financial policies.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure why the payment term is being changed, consult with your finance or accounting team to understand the rationale behind the payment term selection.
  Check Vendor Master Data: Review the vendor master data to ensure that the payment terms assigned to the vendor are correct and up to date.
  Transaction Logs: Check transaction logs or change logs to see if there were any recent changes made to the payment terms or related configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context on payment term configurations.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payment terms and their configuration to better understand how they are applied in different scenarios.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in financial transactions are trained on how payment terms work in SAP and the implications of changing them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FI_E249 error message effectively.